Iliad, The: Instructional DVDs
Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, theĀ IliadĀ and theĀ OdysseyĀ by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. TheĀ IliadĀ was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. TheĀ OdysseyĀ was the original great adventure story and character study. TheĀ IliadĀ and theĀ OdysseyĀ have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students.
Our new instructional DVDsĀ feature Sean Brooks, one of Highlands Latin Schoolās master teachers. Mr. Brooksā compelling lectures on each book of theĀ IliadĀ will give your students a better understanding of the background and culture of the time period, as well as the themes inherent in this great epic. Each video is aboutĀ 20-35 minutes.
5 Discs
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Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, theĀ IliadĀ and theĀ OdysseyĀ by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. TheĀ IliadĀ was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. TheĀ OdysseyĀ was the original great adventure story and character study. TheĀ IliadĀ and theĀ OdysseyĀ have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students.
Our new instructional DVDsĀ feature Sean Brooks, one of Highlands Latin Schoolās master teachers. Mr. Brooksā compelling lectures on each book of theĀ IliadĀ will give your students a better understanding of the background and culture of the time period, as well as the themes inherent in this great epic. Each video is aboutĀ 20-35 minutes.
5 Discs
